IB guides for parents
Everything we publish about the International Baccalaureate, in one place. We lead with the question a parent actually asks and use the IB's own documents as the main source.
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Is It Really an IB School? How Parents Can Check Before Paying IB Fees
Not every school that says 'IB' is authorised by the International Baccalaureate. Here is how to check, which programme the school really runs, and what to ask.
The IB Primary Years Programme (PYP) Explained: What Your Child Actually Does All Day
The IB PYP sounds impressive in brochures. But what does it look like in an actual classroom? Here is an honest explanation for parents who are deciding in nursery or primary years.
IB Schools in India: A Complete Guide for Parents Considering the Switch
IB schools promise world-class education — but they are expensive, rare, and very different from CBSE or ICSE. Here is everything Indian parents need to know before taking the leap.
IB School Fees in India: What You Actually Pay Beyond the Advertised Number
IB schools are known to be expensive — but the real cost is often higher than what families are told upfront. Here is a full breakdown of what IB education costs in India.
IB Diploma Scores Explained: What 45, 24 and a 'Good' Score Mean for Your Child
How the IB Diploma is scored, what counts as passing, how the core adds bonus points, and what to ask your child's school before choosing subjects.
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Social-Emotional Learning in IB Schools: What Your Child Actually Gets (and What to Ask)
The IB does not sell a separate SEL programme. It builds social and emotional skills through the learner profile and approaches to learning. Here is what that means, and how to check it in a school.
PSPE in the IB Primary Years Programme: Is It Just PE? What Parents Should Know
PSPE (Personal, Social and Physical Education) is the IB PYP's wellbeing subject. It is more than games period. Here is what the IB says it covers, who teaches it, and what to ask a school.
IB vs. CBSE for Returning NRIs: Which Board Smoothens the Transition?
Moving back to India? Here’s a comparative breakdown of how IB and CBSE handle international transfers and which one fits your child’s emotional and academic adjustment.
The Truth About the 'International' Label: Marketing vs. Reality
Not every school with 'International' in its name is an international school. Here is how to tell the difference between a global education and a fancy logo.
CBSE vs ICSE vs IB: Which One Actually Suits Your Child's Brain?
Moving beyond the 'which is better?' debate — a realistic look at the lifestyle, pressure, and personality fit of India's three major school boards.